What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne Beach, Floridacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Melbourne Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Melbourne Beach, Florida copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $83,333 in Melbourne Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST PALM BEACH vs. MELBOURNE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 11.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $83,333 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Melbourne Beach, FL

Compared to West Palm Beach, Melbourne Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Palm Beach, FL vs. Melbourne Beach, FL

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